I have several different freshly laid tiles in my new house. All pathways have stone tiles and there are marble tiles in the bathrooms and porcelain in the kitchen. I needed to get them sealed and was not sure if it was possible to seal them all. I contacted Tile Cleaners because my dad recommended them. He had a similar situation in his house and was very happy with the job Tile Cleaners had done. I was very worried about my tiles since they were brand new and very expensive. Tile Cleaners team were very patient with me, explaining how they were going to apply the sealer on different types of tiles, what sealer they would use, how long it would last for and advised me on how to take care of my tiles. I called Tile Cleaners a few times confirming details, asking for prices, making sure they could to the job during the weekend etc. The guys were amazingly patient and helpful. When I had gathered all the information I wanted, I was ready to go ahead. The work done by Tile Cleaners actually took less time than what it took me looking for information about it. Sorry for the pain I caused, and again thank you.

Monica Petrovski, West Beach, SA

We got our tiles more than 25 years ago. We were told that we had a solvent sealer on our tiles, which apparently most companies wouldn't be able to strip off. However we rang a couple of places to check them out. No luck. A friend of mine recommended Tile Cleaners. We rang the guys and they agreed to have a look the next day. We decided to go ahead with the job after getting a satisfactory quote. Tile Cleaners team stripped and resealed our old tiles. We are very grateful for your help guys. Thank you again.

Olivia and Andrew Clark, Hornsby, NSW

My mother's tiles were old and ugly, as she has been living in the same house her entire life without ever really taking care of her tiles. I called Tile Cleaners to get advice on what to do with them. They came to her house the next day to have a look at my mum's tiles. I am very satisfied with how patient and highly professional you were with my mother. I am sorry I couldn't be there when you arrived, and I am really impressed by how you managed to explain everything to my mom and help her out. Thank you for doing a great job.

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Why Clean Grout Lines?

With the increase in use of varied types of tiles and natural stone in bathrooms by both architects and the general public in recent years cleanliness has become rather problematic. General off the shelf cleaners and a mop may appear to be working when the surface is new but eventually the dirt and soil begins to build up, tiles start to look bland, grout lines loose their colour and can start to turn black.

On running your finger along a grout line it will probably feel greasy, this is due to constant mopping or conventional cleaning which tends to loosen the dirt, move it around and then deposit it in the grout lines. Until now there has been no real solution, people have either accepted the surface can't be cleaned totally and put up with it or in extreme cases rip out the tiles and replace them.

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A New Approach To Tile & Grout Cleaning

The technology and equipment used by Tile Cleaners® is completely new to the market and has been developed in conjunction with a range of cleaning products to further enhance the efficiency of our system. Using a combination of heat, water pressure, detergents, scrubbing and vacuum the surface can be thoroughly and deeply cleaned and sanitised with all debris being removed rather than moved around and then deposited again.

Tile Cleaners® professional tile and grout cleaning services provide you with far better results than traditional mopping and scrubbing. Our team of skilled technicians are far better equipped to achieve a deep-clean that isn’t always possible without the use of heavy duty cleaning equipment.

Once the surface has been thoroughly cleaned it can then be sealed, helping to prevent the build up of staining and contamination from recurring. Sealing involves applying a transparent protective treatment with up to a 15 year lifetime, not a coating that sits on the surface but an impregnation that not only seals but importantly allows surfaces to breathe. It is recommended that all natural materials are sealed, limestone, sandstone, travertine and slate to name but a few. Sealing helps prevent contamination from spillages of tea, coffee, wine, beer etc. as well as preventing the build up of algae, moss and verdigris when used outside.

Why Clean Grout?

With the increase in use of tiles and natural stone by both architects and the general public in recent years cleanliness has become rather problematic. General off the shelf cleaners and a mop may appear to be working when the surface is new but eventually the dirt and grime begins to build up, tiles start to look bland, grout lines loose their colour and can begin to turn black.

On running your finger along a grout line it will probably feel greasy, this is due to constant mopping or conventional cleaning which tends to loosen the dirt, move it around and then deposit it in the grout lines. Until now there has been no real solution, people have either accepted the surface can't be cleaned totally and put up with it or in extreme cases rip out the tiles and replace them.

One of the key secrets to great looking tiles is great looking grout. Grout is porous and as a result, easily absorbs grease, dirt and lime-scale. Spillages from wine, lemonades or any greasy substance can cause marks and patches in the joints in the floor. Grout between wall-tiles, particularly in damp areas like bathrooms and kitchens, can and will become dirty and unattractive as a result of mould, mildew and lime-scale.

In your home, continued use of acid formulated detergents will cause discolouration of grout joints causing yellow orange and pink stains to appear in the grout over time, which can be prevented by protecting using a grout sealer which forms an invisible barrier between the grout and the surface, protecting your investment for years to come.

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The Tile Problem

Seemingly smooth surfaces become scratched and dulled from daily abrasion that in turn creates micro hiding places for dirt, oils, and bacteria. The condition worsens in a short amount of time and creates an unacceptable floor that cannot be cleaned by mop and bucket.

New ceramic tile flooring can create problems on two fronts. First, the tile surfaces are engineered with more texture than ever before making the mop less useful and effective. Secondly, and even more noticeable and problematic, the grout between the tiles has even more texture to trap dirt residue left by mopping.

The Grout Problem

The problem is the cementatious lime based grout easily absorbs moisture, oils and sugars that in turn attract bacteria, dirt and other solids that change the overall appearance by darkening the grout. Other porous surfaces like brick, quarry- tile, limestone and other engineered flooring all act like concrete or grout, absorbing liquids, oils and dirt to a point that their appearance also darkens over time.

Chemicals can dilute the grime well enough, but without effective removal the formed slurry only soaks deeper into the grout. Rotary scrubbers fail to reach into the grout lines or the texture of the tiles. Tile and grout is often associated with food halls, restaurants, rest rooms and leisure areas. Dirty tile and grout is not aesthetically pleasing. More importantly it is unhygienic. Bacteria collects in the grout lines along with oils, food matter, sugars and moisture. The final "mop and bucket "of the day further exasperates the problem further adding more moisture and dirt.

Historically this has been tackled by either labour intensively scrubbing with nail brushes and detergents or accepting that after a number of years lifting and relaying the tile and grout surface will be necessary.

Our services are available in all Suburbs

To schedule your appointment or to obtain a free estimate,
Call 1300 771 201 or use our online enquiry form

Types of Sealers we use

Tile Cleaners® are proud to be accredited applicators of Deepshield™ quality deep impregnating water based sealers which prolong the life of your surfaces by taking full advantage of recent advancements in nano-technology and fluoro-bond technology. Australian made Deepshield™ forms a bond with your surfaces that is stronger than any conventional mechanical or hydrogen bonding film forming sealers.

Tile Cleaners® technicians are experts at applying all types of sealer and will ensure your surfaces look their absolute best. Tile Cleaners® can apply a topical sealer when especially required to create either a high gloss, satin sheen or matte finish to your surfaces. Topical sealers can be helpful in situations where the old solvent based sealer can't be completely removed or when required to hide certain types of damage. Topical sealers typically have a life expectancy of around 3 years while impregnating sealers such as the Deepshield™ range of impregnating water based sealer's offer long term benefits lasting for up to 10 years while Deepshield™ Gold, based on the latest fluoro-bond technology will last for up to 15 years.